House Passes FY25 Appropriations Bill with Provision to Withhold U.S. Funding to Mexico Over Water Payment Noncompliance
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Legislation that includes language to withhold U.S. funding to Mexico until it meets its legally obligated water payments to the U.S. passed the House on Friday, underscoring the urgent need for action. The legislation passed a day after Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) led a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture urging faster relief payments to sugar growers who lost their livelihoods . . .
Legislation that includes language to withhold U.S. funding to Mexico until it meets its legally obligated water payments to the U.S. passed the House on Friday, underscoring the urgent need for action. The legislation passed a day after Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) led a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture urging faster relief payments to sugar growers who lost their livelihoods . . .